Wuzhen Water Town

Introduction to Wuzhen Water Town (乌镇水乡)

Located at the north of Tongxiang City of Zhejiang Province, Wuzhen is a beautiful ancient town at the center of the triangle formed by Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nanjing. Wuzhen cover an area of 71.19km² and has a population of 60,000.

It is the only old water town next to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and divided into four parts by the running across canal. The town is located on the Hangzhou-Jiaxing-Huzhou Alluvial Plain without hills but interlaced rivers.The weather of Wuzhen is warm and humid with rich rainfalls and sunshine.With rich products,Wuzhen is known as “the town of fish, rice, and silk”. 

Wuzhen has a profound history and culture.It displays the extraordinary charming of Chinese ancient culture and the soul of the oriental life.Vistors can take part in the various and colorful folk-customs and festivals which full reflects the ancient oriental civilization.In addition,vistors can also eat unique-flavored delicious foods and enjoy the graceful water town scenery.

Not only the great history, culture, nature and surroundings in Wuzhen,but also the advanced and complete service facilities, warmhearted people and service team make the place one of the best destination in China with leisure, holidays, sightseeing and business activities.
 

Location

Travel Information

Opening Hours: Open all day

Admission: 100 Yuan (Dongzha), 120 Yuan (Xizha), 150 Yuan (Dongzha & Xizha)

Tel: (+86) 573 – 8873 1088

Main Sights

Dongzha, Nanzha, Xizha, Beizha

Transportation 

1. Taking a bus from Suzhou South Bus Station to Wuzhen Water Town.

Travel Tips 

1. Try to avoid visiting during Golden Week and summer holidays.

2. The best time to visit Wuzhen Water Town is from May to October.